Why I am obsessed with essential oils
I was first introduced to essential oils back when I was 5 years old at boarding school in the UK. I started as a day boarder the first year girls were admitted to Rossall which is located in the northern part of England.
During PE the girls and boys were separated, while the boys were outside playing football or rugby I was in a ballet studio learning how to plié. I’ll never forget at the end of class the ballet mistress gave us all a single tissue with a drop of rose essential oil on it. I was beyond thrilled to dab it on my glistening face. Ever since then I’ve been obsessed with the essential oil Rose.
That simple childhood memory is where my journey into pure essential oils and the health and wellness benefits of them began. My personal favourite oils are from the incredible company dōTERRA, you can read more about the why here.
The health benefits are mind blowing. When you swap out your standard toxic fragrances from the department store, ditch toxic and chemical based household cleaning products and say NO to harmful ingredients typically found in personal care products you can completely transform your health. WOW! Read that sentence again.
Health benefits of essential oils are vast:
- improved cellular function
- reduction of inflammation, tension, stress and anxiety relief
- mood enhancement
- gut and skin health
- muscle and wound support
- and my personal favourite: clean and heavenly scented customizable fragrances
dōTERRA essential oils are 3rd party tested and CPTG – certified pure therapeutic grade; meaning many are ingestible. And yes, I take a fair share of them internally as part of my daily health routine.
I’ve shared a few tidbits of my daughter Stella’s story and her battle with catastrophic seizures. It was 19 years ago when she was a baby I started taking essentials oils seriously. I first heard of Frankincense as an alternative rescue remedy to use during a seizure. As a result I became focused on benefits of this powerful oil. And, it has since become a personal favourite and I use it daily as part of my skin care regime.
This is when I started researching the medicinal benefits of oils and came across dōTERRA, the world’s largest and highly respected essential oil provider and grower. But it’s only recently I opened up to friends and family about my passion, I’m already known as a health nut and essential oils were just a bit too “woo woo”. Now, just like crystals they are a common topic in the world of wellness and mainstream is catching on quickly. dōTERRA essential oils are the only certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils on the market.
A couple of my personal care dōTERRA favs:
- Deep Blue – for when you have tired, achy muscles – this is my go oil to before and after I teach a barre class or for when I take a hot yoga class
- Intune blend – for tension headaches this blend is AMAZING. My chiropractor first introduced me to this proprietary blend after I tweaked my neck in a car accident. I carried a little roller bottle around with me and constantly applied it. The scent is heavenly and is gender neutral
- YarrowPom – the most incredible serum for your skin I’ve ever used, and believe me that’s saying A LOT as I worked in medical aesthetics and as a makeup artist for over 20 years. This beautiful deep blue oil is an absolute must for your skin
- Immortelle – my go to anti aging serum I use around my eyes and on my neck every single night
Toxic free HOME:
- On Guard – This is the superhero of dōTERRA’s blends, and my go to for household cleaning. One little bottle has saved our family from headaches, migraines, post nasal drip, rashes and other irritants. I diffuse it to cleanse our environment. Every morning I place a drop on the roof on my mouth to boost my immune system – especially during germ season.
- Lemon – Ditch windex for a blend of filtered water, white vinegar, add a few drops of Lemon essential oil. Once you give it a try, you’ll never go back.
No need to worry about nasty toxins commonly found in typically used household products. Be the CEO of your own health and the health of your home. Make your own cleaning products using simple, environmentally friendly ingredients and of course essential oils.
Super clean and amazing smelling LAUNDRY:
- Lavender – When drying our bed sheets or towels I add a couple drops to dryer balls and they come out smelling incredible.
- Melaleuca – The majority of our laundry is made up of athletic clothes, so this is a must have. Melaleuca is fab at removing unpleasant odors – remember, I teach a crazy sweaty Barre class and love hot yoga.
When I need a PICK ME UP:
- Peppermint – my absolute must oil first thing in the morning. It’s the first oil I reach for, before I brush my teeth even. I put a drop in my palms, rub my hands together then inhale deeply. Both through my nose and mouth.
- If I’ve had a rough night with Stella, gotten very little sleep and am absolutely wiped out come 3pm, my go to are oils are Wild Orange, Peppermint, Lemon and Lime. I’ll add a drop of peppermint and either of the citrus oils to my palm, rub my palms together, close my eyes and breathe. I often diffuse these oils in the afternoon for another pick me up.
- When I want to de-stress or calm my nervous system down, I typically choose grounding and calming oils such as Lavender, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Frankincense and Hawaiian Sandalwood
MEDITATION:
Frankincense is an absolute must when I meditate. This incredible oil is the most spiritual of them all, something truly magical happens when I rub a drop into my palms and on my heart. And, an absolute must for Stella. I rub a couple drops on the bottom of her feet during a seizure. I’m not saying it’s a cure, but it definitely helps.
HOME AMBIANCE:
For a long time I bought candles without knowing how bad paraffin is for your health. Sure they smelt good – at the time; but it wasn’t until I started diffusing oils in our bedrooms, living room and my office that I realized just how fake those candles smell. A couple drops of oil added to a diffuser with some distilled water can enhance any mood.
HYDRATION:
- My go to oil for hydration is Lemon, Grapefruit, Peppermint and slim and sassy
- When my tummy is feeling a bit dodgy I love Ginger, Peppermint and Digestzen
- My new favourite health tip for first thing in the morning is to add a dash of Pink Himalayan salt to my lemon water; this really helps replenish your electrolytes
BLISSFUL BATHS
My hubby calls them my Goddess Baths, and he knows how much of a treat it is for me to unwind with a luxurious soak. To be fair he’s so much better at setting the mood than I am. I just want to climb right in, but when he pours me a bath, there are candle lit beeswax candles, oils diffusing, epsom salts and oils in the tub and a glass of water sitting nearby. How lucky am I?
Have you ever tried making your own bath salts? They are so simple to make, the girls and I love making and giving them away as gifts, my favourite blend is Frankincense, Cedarwood, and Lavender, it’s both sexy and relaxing at the same time and ultra feminine.
SAY GOODBYE TO STRESS
Being diagnosed with Adrenal Fatigue, elevated cortisol levels and callywomper hormones, managing my stress to the best of my ability is a full time job. I can perfect my diet, meditate, exercise, have a beautiful meaningful relationship with my husband, but I cannot change the fact I have a special needs daughter who requires full time care. When I feel my anxiety starting to creep in I reach for a blend of Lavender, Wild Orange, Bergamot and you guessed it Frankincense. (can you tell I’m obsessed with it?) Dr Axe shares all about this incredible oil here.
FOCUS
Being a mom, wife, fitness instructor, motivational speaker, wellness entrepreneur and and coach keeps me busy. And at times can be exhausting. I am NOT complaining, I absolutely love my life! I am blessed to be where I am today and full of gratitude. But, my to-do list is a mile long and often I’m pulled in so many different directions I never know if I’m coming or going.
I’m being real here! My life is not all rainbows and butterflies. For those ultra chaotic times I reach for a proprietary blend called Past Tense – it comes in a neat little roller bottle. I love using it on the back of my neck by my skull.
Time to feel feminine
When it’s time for me to let go and allow my femininity to shine, I rather lavishly apply Rose and Geranium with a little coconut oil over my heart and abdomen. Instantly I feel myself turning off my mommy switch … it’s a beautiful thing and an absolute must for any woman.
Fragrance
My daily go to fragrance is Whisper, a sultry, subtle and gorgeously feminine fragrance, containing oils regarded as the most precious flowers in the perfume world. I often blend it with equal parts Grapefruit for a light and citrus variation.
JOIN ME
I would LOVE to support you on your Wellness journey. To get started with your own oil collection (and join my mentor program) click here. You can find the top 10 most commonly used essential oils in the incredible dōTERRA Home Essentials Kit, which is the same kit I started with.
I can’t WAIT for you to experience the transformation for yourself, it’s such a beautiful and empowering journey.
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XO Amanda